Magnetic cushioning system

a cushioning system and magnetic technology, applied in the field of magnetic cushioning system, can solve the problems of depression in the mattress, the firmness of the mattress changing with the age of the material, and the inability to adjust the firmness of the mattress system, so as to achieve the effect of controlling the firmness of the cushioning articl
US7941882B1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-17STROZER JEREMY ROBERT
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
STROZER JEREMY ROBERT
Publication Date
2011-05-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The magnetic cushioning system is for use in a cushion, mattress or other cushioned article, the cushioning system providing adjustable firmness for the user. The magnetic cushioning system includes a plurality of magnetic supports enclosed within a cover. Each of the magnetic supports has a flexible shell having opposed upper and lower ends. A permanent magnet is disposed within the flexible shell and is positioned adjacent the upper end thereof. An electromagnet is disposed within the flexible shell and is positioned adjacent the lower end thereof. The cover has opposed upper and lower surfaces, the magnetic supports having the upper ends thereof secured to a lower face of the upper surface, and the lower ends thereof secured to an upper face of the lower surface of the cover. A controller is provided for selectively and adjustably controlling electrical power transmitted to each electromagnet.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates to cushioned supports, and particularly to a magnetic cushioning system formed for a cushioned article, the cushioning system providing adjustable firmness for the user.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] Common mattresses typically fall into one of three major categories: foam and batting, water bladder, or air bladder mattresses. A traditional mattress and foundation combination utilizes a box spring having a series of vertical springs arranged along the entire width and length of the box spring. These provide support for the mattress that is placed thereon. The mattress itself may include various internal components, such as vertical springs, wiring, cording, and soft batting materials, such as cotton and foam. The firmness of the mattress is a function of the combination of compressive properties of each material. A “firm” mattress may utilize stiff vertical springs and a relat...

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